Goggins Transport Limited has taken delivery of two new Actros 2553 tractor-units, in addition to the four delivered earlier this year. This recent purchase brings the number to over 70 Mercedes-Benz trucks now operating from its depots in Dublin, Galway and Liverpool.
Supplied by Naas Road-based Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer, MUTEC, and finished in Goggins Transport’s eye-catching white and red livery, the two new Actros units are powered by 530hp Euro 6D engines, each with a 12-speed PowerShift automated gearbox.
Driver comfort features include Giga Space cabs on air suspension, style line package, LED interior lights, Edition 2 sun visors with spot lights. Apple Car Play, satellite navigation and bluetooth, amongst other comfort and safety items.
Established over 40 years ago, the family-run business operates a modern, assorted fleet of over 90 vehicles and 220 trailers between Ireland, UK and mainland Europe, all utilising GPS monitoring for live updates. More recently Goggins has upgraded its trailer fleet with the addition of five new Lawrence David curtainsiders.
Two new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2540L 6×2 rigid trucks are proving to be a ‘glass act’ for independent Irish glass processor, Carey Glass.Â
The Nenagh-based firm has recently taken delivery of the two new Actros 3-axle drawbar rigids. This investment now brings the number of Mercedes-Benz trucks to 29 on its fleet of heavy commercial vehicles.
Supplied by Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle dealer Truck Car Sales in Patrickswell, Limerick and factory paint finished in the Tipperary firm’s blue and white livery, features 400hp from the 10.7 litre engines, 12-speed PowerShift gearboxes, trailer brakes and electrics and enforced rear stabilisers.
Inside, driver comforts include air conditioning, night heater, satellite navigation, Apple Car Play, Bluetooth and comfort cab suspension.
With a rich heritage dating back to the firms foundation in 1965, Carey Glass processes 14,000 square metres of glass, in-house, every day. Servicing over 1,000 customers across Europe, the UK and North America, its products range from architectural façade glazing, curved, laminated and painted glass to advanced insulated units and bespoke interior panels, all finished to the highest industry standards.
ESB Networks has bolstered its fleet of light commercial vehicles with the recent addition of two new Mercedes-Benz 516 Sprinter 4×4 vans.
Factory paint finished in ESB Networks distinctive yellow livery, the new panel vans will soon be going into operation at the company’s  Wilton & South Lotts Road depots, carrying out MV/LV cable fault and diagnostic work.
Both Sprinters boast automatic transmission, four-wheel drive and come fitted with electrical test equipment. Along with a 360 degree parking camera, safety features include Active Brake Assist, Crosswind Assist and Attention Assist, coupled with driver and passenger airbags and seat belt reminders.